Release Notes

We revamped restriction functionality, so you can create restrictions that aren't connected to a specific rate. You can also close your property for arrival, departure, and overnight stays—giving you more control over your revenue management.

New

Revamped restriction functionality in Commander, so you can create restrictions that are not connected to a specific rate (you can find them now under your stay service). The new functionality also allows you to close your property for arrival, departure, and overnight stays—giving you more control over your revenue management.

Improved

Improved virtual credit card charging by attempting the charge again on the day of arrival if settlement fails the first time.

Added an icon that differentiates Payworks payments from other types of payments in the Customer Module.

Fixed

We introduced space feature classifications, which allow users at multi-property chains to search for available spaces by feature when creating a new reservation. We also added QR codes to "Invitation to Online Check-In" emails, ensuring that guests who book their stay through an OTA can still easily check-in at an Operator kiosk.

Fixed

We added a new field that allows you to input a customer's preferred language when creating their profile. We also improved settlement rules, so reservations created after the time of the settlement trigger are now processed automatically.

New

Added a new field that allows you to input a customer's preferred language when creating their profile, ensuring that all emails sent to the customer will be in the correct language.

Added a checkbox to Distributor that allows customers to opt in for marketing emails when they make their reservation.

Improved

Improved settlement rules to include reservations created after the time of the settlement trigger. For example, if a rate group’s settlement trigger is five days before arrival, a reservation made within three days of arrival will now be charged by the system automatically.

We added information to the Reservation Module that allows you to easily identify whether the attached payment card is physical or virtual. We also removed the Issues virtual cards option from travel agency contracts, since we recently introduced automatic virtual card detection in Commander.

Improved

Added information to the Reservation Module about whether the attached payment card is physical or virtual.

Removed the Issues virtual cards option from travel agency contracts. We recently introduced virtual card smart detection in Commander, and selecting this option was no longer necessary for the system to detect incoming virtual cards.

Improved how reservations are displayed in Navigator, making it easier for guests to find the reservation they need.

Fixed

Fixed a bug that prevented optional reservations from being confirmed in Commander and Navigator.

Fixed a bug in Distributor that prevented part of the date selection calendar from being accessible on smaller mobile devices.

Fixed a bug that prevented users from opening the Timeline in a new tab from within the Reservation Module; simply press Ctrl (Windows) or Command (Mac) while you click the Timeline icon.

We introduced a Help button in Operator, which guests can use to find instructions for contacting staff if they require assistance with their check-in. We also implemented a police export integration for properties in the Swiss canton of Ticino, and improved how optional reservations are handled in Navigator.

New

Introduced a Help button in Operator, which guests can easily use to find instructions for contacting staff if they require assistance with their check-in. To enable this feature, enter your customized message in the Contact instructions field of your Operator configuration.

Implemented a police export integration for properties in the Swiss canton of Ticino. This integration exports a daily report that contains all guest information required by Ticino cantonal law.

Released a new version of Mews University, specifically for French properties. Our French University features all of the videos that are crucial for properties in this legal environment—contact support today to gain access. We'll be continuously updating both the English and French versions of our University, so stay tuned!

Discontinued a feature in the French legal environment which automatically posted rebates when cancelling or modifying items with future consumption. We introduced this feature to be compliant with French accounting law but do not feel that it is the most practical solution. We are continuing to speak with authorities and are looking for a better way to handle future items.

Improved

Improved how optional reservations are handled in Navigator by adding options that allow guests to confirm or cancel their reservation from within the app.

Updated the Portuguese legal environment so that ID cards are accepted as a valid form of identification from any EU citizen.

Improved date fields in Navigator—guests can either type in their date or select it from an easy-to-use calendar.

Added a field to Distributor that allows customers to provide their telephone number, making it even easier to communicate with your guests.

Updated the German legal environment to apply 7% VAT to no-show fees and 0% VAT to all other cancellation fees.

Added figures to the top of the Accounting Report, so you can easily see the total amount of payments and revenue (including outlet revenue) accrued in a specified period of time.

Added a new option to stay settings that allows properties in Vienna to automatically apply city tax, so you no longer need to set up products or product rules. Before you make any changes, contact your account manager for more information about enabling this option.

Fixed

Fixed a bug that prevented users from searching within the Company field on the customer profile.

We introduced a QR code scanner for Operator, so guests can easily find their reservation without ever entering their confirmation code. We also added an option to the Reservation Module that lets you easily select if a cancellation fee should be applied to a shortened reservation.

New

Introduced a QR code scanner for Operator, so guests can easily find their reservation without ever entering their confirmation code. Guests will receive their unique QR code via email before they arrive, which they can then scan using the kiosk's built-in camera, for an even faster check-in.

Improved

Added a checkbox to the Properties tab of the Reservation Module, so you can easily select if a cancellation fee should be applied to a shortened reservation. If you chose to apply cancellation fees by default in your stay settings, this box will be preselected automatically.

Improved how payment card updates are handled in Navigator. When a guest adds a new card, it will automatically become the primary card on their reservation, unless the card currently attached is virtual; virtual cards cannot be overridden, as doing so could lead to double charges.

Improved automation for virtual card payments—Mews now charges the full prepaid amount.